Yamaha FX SHO: FX Cruiser Owner's Manual page 73

turned, and that there is no free play between
the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle.
Check that the handlebars are locked in
place. (See "Tilt lever" on page 36 for more in-
formation.)
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Shift lever and reverse gate
Check the shift lever and reverse gate for
proper operation.
Make sure that the reverse gate goes down
completely when the shift lever is pulled up.
Also, make sure that the reverse gate goes up
completely when the shift lever is pushed
down.
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WARNING
Make sure that the throttle lever is com-
G
pletely released and that the engine is at
idle before shifting into reverse.
Do not use the reverse function to slow
G
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
G
ing only.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
G
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
G
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
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